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Transformative Guru Yoga in Kyoto: Female Spiritual Leadership and Dharma Practice
This long-form reflection examines modern guru yoga through a journey to Kyoto during the Gion Matsuri festival. It explores how service to a spiritual mentor becomes a rigorous practice of attention, humility, preparation, and embodied awareness. The narrative highlights Catherine Sensei’s role as a female spiritual teacher, researcher, and cultural participant while also examining the…
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Who is a Guru?
Explore the significance of Guru Purnima, a celebration of Maharishi Ved Vyas’ birthday, and dive into the profound role of a true Guru in the spiritual journey. Maharishi Ved Vyas, the sage behind the Mahabharata and the classification of Vedic literature, holds a unique place in Hindu history. This blog delves into the essence of…